Portugal is a country in southern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula, bordering Spain. Its location on the Atlantic Ocean influenced many aspects of its culture: salt cod and grilled sardines are national dishes, the beaches of the Algarve are a major destination, and much of the nation's architecture dates from the 16th century. to the XIX, times in which Portugal had a powerful maritime empire.

Portugal is located in the extreme south-west of Europe and includes the Madeira and Azores archipelagos in the Atlantic Ocean . A mild climate, 3,000 hours of sunshine a year and 850 kilometers of splendid beaches bathed by the Atlantic Ocean make Portugal the perfect destination for all seasons. The Portuguese country stands out in its urban aspect for its two flagship cities such as the capital, Lisbon, and the beautiful coastal city of Porto, two of the most visited cities in Europe today. This country has managed to combine the beauty of its paradisiacal beaches and its cosmopolitan cities with a rural and traditional interior and that is why it is known as " the garden by the ocean".